Contagious Lifestyle

Archive for February, 2012

The spa business is one of the latest trends in the business world these days.  It is a sure hit among everyone and remains a lucrative business because for one, people will have a never ending pampering and relaxation needs.  And two, setting up a spa business doesn’t entail much difficulty as many other businesses would do.  So before looking for hot tub covers and buying the necessary equipment to use like a salt water hot tub, take a look first on these steps on how to effectively setup a spa business.

1. Prepare a Business Plan.  Plan out your goals and vision of the business.  Think about the services you’ll offer, the pricing, budgeting, capitalization, marketing, tools and equipment to buy and all other financial details.

2. Search for a good location.  Look for a strategic location near upscale neighborhood or a commercial space where there’s a good foot traffic like malls.  A spot near a hotel or a condominium may also be a good choice to put up a mineral spa.  Just make sure though that you offer more reasonable prices compared to a hotel spa so that people will prefer your services.

3. Work on the Financing.  If you don’t have enough money to start for a capital, go to banks and financial entities that lend money to businesses.

4. Start on the structure and setting up the spa.  Make sure to negotiate on the construction materials as well as the equipment to install like a natural hot tub.  Canvass and search thoroughly for suppliers that can offer discount spa covers and great deals on spa chemicals which are essential supplies in a spa business.

5. Plan the opening day and make sure that marketing efforts are continuously put in place.  You can invite celebrities or offer introductory deals and promos to entice the public to try out your spa services.

Moms and Dads, make sure to free up your schedule on March 10, 2012 and bring the kids to the Rockwell Tent for some shopping adventures and activities that await your youngsters at the Expo Kid.  Now on its Year 4, Mommy Mundo is pooling 40+ exhibitors and vendors offering the latest for kids of all ages: cool products and services, summer activity providers, and booths for moms, too.  Yes, there will be maternity and nursing wear for the moms but I doubt if there will be lingerie bodystockings though.  Nevertheless, I’m sure that it will be one exciting event especially for the kids.  For recent updates about this event, check out Mommy Mundo or like their Facebook Page.

Without the calendar and with the use of an outdoor thermometer, I really would think that it’s already summer in my part of the world.  It has been extremely hot these days that plunging into the pool is the best thing to do for relief.  Well, this only means that I have to be excited because the season for swimming and getaways is just near.  It’s that time of the year again when we we’ll bring out our swimsuits and swimming gears and off to the beach or swimming pool we go. 

Have you started planning for your summer getaways?

Just like any machine and automobile, a motorcycle needs a motorcycle battery to start and keep it running.  A discharged or a malfunctioning battery will not only get you stalled on the road but more so, it can be dangerous when something goes wrong with it while you’re cruising fast down the road.  With proper care and caution of the batteries, motorcycle driving safety and prolonged battery life are achieved.

Here are some things to remember about motorcycle batteries.  Remember that you’ll be spared from doing frequent trips to the battery store to buy new discount batteries every now and then so long as you know how to take care of your batteries well.

1. Check batteries regularly especially during extreme weather temperatures (hot and cold seasons).

2. Motorcycle batteries have to be charged regularly.  Otherwise, badly discharged batteries will affect the and may even cause harm to the vehicle.

3. When engine is turned off, don’t ever attempt to disconnect the battery cables.

4.  Never use tap water when cleaning batteries as harmful mineral components may affect the battery acid.  Use distilled water when refilling.

5. Use only the designated battery charger for motorcycle batteries.  Never attempt to charge it using a car battery charger to prevent any damage.

With all the fierce catastrophes and unusual environmental disturbances that we now experience, we are strongly aware that we are now reaping the consequences of our negligence and wrongful ways towards Mother Nature.  Yes, the awareness is there but the question is are we doing something to correct or trying to mitigate, at least, the effects?  The problem may now be that big and complex but if only each and everyone of us contribute in our own simple and little ways, we can definitely save Mother Earth.

One way of helping and protecting the environment is by being a environmental fundraising advocate in our community.  The funds pooled may be used as a financial resource for various green activities like a tree-planting project or can be used to purchase garbage segregation supplies and materials.  There are so many ways to attain a noble and worthwhile green fundraising activity.  One of the most common green fundraising ideas is putting up a green bazaar offering environment-friendly products for sale that appeal to people of every age and personality.  Popular items include hats, t-shirts, jewelry, natural soy candles, writing pads, bags and many other novelty items. 

Our time is not up yet.  As long as we all join hands and be one in our goal, we can definitely save Mother Earth.